Breastfeeding Education Cards

This set of 13 single-concept breastfeeding education cards was developed by the Wisconsin WIC Program, along with the Maternal and Child Health Program.

The cards are designed to be printed on cardstock paper and in color to be attractive. Single copies of the cards may be printed for your information, but may not be copied and distributed.  

A pocket card bearing the text of State Statute 253.16, which protects the right to breastfeed in public or private places, also is available.

You Have the Right to Breastfeed English (PDF, 108 KB)  P-44950, revised 07/10  Spanish  (PDF, 109 KB)  P-44950S, revised 07/10	CARD #1 Explains your right to learn about breastfeeding, to breastfeed in the hospital after giving birth, and to breastfeed in any public or private location. Replaces "Breastfeeding Information from Someone Who Knows."
Answers to Your Questions English (PDF, 35 KB) P-44951, revised 07/10  Spanish (PDF, 36 KB)  P-44951S, revised 07/10	CARD #2 Answers to common breastfeeding questions, including: diet, smoking, alcohol and medications. Replaces "Breastfeeding Can Fit Into Your Life."
Why Should I Breastfeed? English (PDF, 52 KB)  P-44952, revised 01/10 Spanish (PDF, 49 KB)  P-44952S, revised 01/10	CARD #3 Information about the nutritional and health values of breastmilk, and the benefits of breastfeeding to mothers, babies, parents and families. Replaces "The Best Start."
Breastfeeding In the First Weeks English (PDF, 35 KB) P-44953, revised 12/08 Spanish (PDF, 34.22 KB) P-44953S, revised 12/08	CARD #4 More information on how to get started breastfeeding, how often to breastfeed, signs of hunger, a good latch-on and ending a feeding.
Making Enough Milk for Your Baby English (PDF, 21 KB) P-44954, revised 01/09 Spanish (Image not available) P-44954S, revised 05/01	CARD #5 How to tell if baby is getting enough breastmilk, plus information on growth spurts and increasing milk supply.
Breast Soreness English (PDF, 47 KB) P-44955, revised 07/00 Spanish (Image not available) P-44955S, revised 05/01	CARD #6 Information for preventing and treating sore nipples, and about uncomfortably full breasts.
Sleepy Baby English (PDF, 59 KB) P-44956, revised 07/00 Spanish (Image not available) P-44956S, revised 05/01	CARD #7 Tips for waking a sleepy baby and calming a fussy baby.
Breastfeeding and Work or School English (PDF, 111 KB) P-44957, revised 07/00 Spanish (Image not available) P-44957S, revised 05/01	CARD #8 Information on continuing to enjoy the ease and special closeness of breastfeeding while away from baby.
Expressing Your Breastmilk English (PDF, 38 KB) P-44958, revised 02/11 Spanish (PDF, 35.15 KB) revised 02/11	CARD #9 Explains how to express breastmilk by hand or by using a breast pump. Formerly titled "Collecting Breastmilk."
Storing and Thawing Expressed Breastmilk English (PDF, 21 KB) P-44959, revised 07/09 Spanish (Image not available) P-44959S, revised 05/01	CARD #10 Information on safe storage and preparation of breastmilk, based on the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.
How Long Should I Breastfeed My Baby? English (PDF, 28 KB) P-44960, revised 02/10 Spanish (PDF, 29 KB)  P-44960S, revised 02/10	CARD #11 American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation for length of time to breastfeed, plus helpful hints for weaning. Replaces "Breastfeeding an Older Baby."
Vitamin D and Your Baby English (PDF, 28 KB) P-40116, revised 07/09 Spanish (PDF, 26 KB)  P-40116S, revised 07/09	CARD #12 Information on Vitamin D and its supplementation in breastfed babies, based on the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Teething and Nursing Strike English (PDF, 28 KB) P-00147, created 02/10 Spanish (PDF, 29 KB)   P-00147S, created 02/10	CARD #13 Suggestions for teething and nursing strikes.
Right to Breastfeed Pocket Card English (PDF, 14 KB) P-00165, created 04/10 Spanish (PDF, 19 KB)  P-00165S, created 04/10	These 4" by 2.5" cards, bearing the text of State Statute 253.16, are available in three formats. While the supply lasts, order the preprinted version in multiples of 100.  Make your own cards designed for printing on Avery 5376 business card sheets. (PDF, 27 KB) Make and trim your own cards designed for printing on heavy card stock. (PDF, 22 KB)

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